SHIVRAJ versus RAJENDRA & ANR.

The insurer is not liable for injuries suffered by a passenger travelling in a tractor insured only for agricultural purposes, but consistent Supreme Court view compels directing insurer to pay compensation with liberty to recover from the owner.

Parties: Appellant: Shivraj; Respondent: Rajendra; Respondent Insurer: Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 05 September 2018
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Final Disposal (supreme Court Judgment)
Outcome: Appeals partly allowed; insurer directed to pay compensation with liberty to recover from owner.
Legal Topics: Compensation Determination, Insurance Liability, Policy Breach

Motor Accident Claims Insurance Law Compensation Determination Insurance Liability Policy Breach

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Parties

Shivraj

Appellant

Rajendra

Respondent

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.

Respondent Insurer

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Disposal (supreme Court Judgment)

Legal Issues

1 Is the insurer liable to compensate for injuries suffered by a passenger travelling in a tractor insured for agricultural purposes?
2 Was the appellant entitled to enhanced compensation for the permanent disability sustained in the motor accident?

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeals partly allowed; insurer directed to pay compensation with liberty to recover from owner.

Orders

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. to pay Rs. 9,02,324/- to appellant Shivraj, affirmed by tribunal and High Court, with liberty to recover the amount from tractor owner (respondent No.1).
Appeal for enhancement of compensation dismissed.